The Action in Faith-filled Introspection
Feeling introspective, and for me that often means asking the same question as the psalmist “why so downcast, oh my soul? Why so disturbed within me?” “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope…
On Holiness and Humility
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I…
Faith By Hearing
Our testimony is important, but to hear the Word is the foundation of faith! That’s why Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (ESV) The excitement of the Samaritan woman who met…
Established in Righteousness
To be established in righteousness is to be far from oppression! How? By the perfect love of Christ that casts out fear! (1 John 4:18) To be established in righteousness is to be far from terror! How?Because of the declaration…
The ‘Happy Day’ Switch
Is it a Happy Day? Dear Friends, come and share in a heart-felt moment with me… Today is Mother’s Day. One day out of the year set aside to celebrate mothers. But what if the emotion—the build up, the possible…
Satisfied Faith
Authority isn’t often a welcome place to settle under. The inner tug to assume dominion over ourselves is etched into the core of every human. Even when reading Scripture, we are quick to repel a direct call of action when…
On Moving Mountains…
I’ll admit it: last night I was ready to give up hope. A heart cry I’ve had for years was going unmet, and I didn’t understand why. Wasn’t it God’s will? In my anger, I sent a text. My last…
The Timely Prayer
“[I pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know…
A Promise to Rejoice In
Feeling beaten down? Weary from troubles that continue to multiply?Consider the story of Joseph, and rejoice! After suffering for years — sold into slavery, slandered, imprisoned — he sees God’s redemption, and in Genesis 50:20, Joseph confidently declares to his…
The Heart Cleanse
Emotions are to be anticipated. They are God-given! It’s what we do with them that matters, and we have a choice!When I think of the verse, “In your anger, do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26) I realize that anger is a…
